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Kelly Peters, MA OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
& Founder of
SunnyDays Therapy INC.
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Kelly's Special Credentials/Accomplishments:
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
- Licensed Occupational Therapist by the State of Minnesota
- Member of American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association
- Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
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Education:
Undergraduate: University of South Dakota BS psychology
Graduate: St. Catherine University MA Occupational Therapy
• Training:
She has training and experience in Therapeutic Listening, Sensory Integration, Masgutova Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration (MNRI), and handwriting programs
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What I like Most About Working at SunnyDays Therapy: I love being able to help children increase their independence and interact in a meaningful way with their environment, family and friends.
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Hobbies:
I enjoy spending time with my husband and three little girls. My hobbies include cooking/collecting recipes, gardening, shopping for children's clothing, playing basketball and most sports, boating and vacationing.
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Jennifer Ginther, MA OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Jennifer's Special Credentials/Accomplishments:
- Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
- Licensed Occupational Therapist by the State of Minnesota
- Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
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Education:
Undergraduate: St. Cloud State University, BS Mass Communications (Advertising Emphasis)
Graduate: St. Catherine University, MA Occupational Therapy
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Training:
IEP legislation, Communicating with Professionals, augmentative communication devices, ABA terminology and approach. She has observed and implemented approaches in a variety of specialty areas including DIR/Floortime approach, S.O.S and “Get Permission” feeding programs, Willbarger Protocol for sensory defensiveness, Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.
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What I like Most About Working at SunnyDays Therapy: Getting to see the proud look on a child’s face when they accomplish something they’ve been working so hard at… and knowing I got to play a role in the child’s development of that skill.
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Hobbies:
Enjoying play with my own two special needs children, watching movies with my husband, and training toward my second degree Taekwondo black belt. I am also involved with a special needs ministry (Uniquely Made) at my church.
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Katie Sundberg, COTA/L
Occupational Therapist
Assistant
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Katie's Special Credentials/Accomplishments:
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant by the State of MN
- Certified Massage Therapist
- Certified by the American Heart Association
in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
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Education:
Massage Therapy Degree: Sister Rosalind School of Professional Massage Therapy
Associates Degree: Anoka Technical College Occupational Therapy Assistance
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Training:
She has training and experience in Sensory Integration, Masgutova Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration (MNRI), First Strokes Multi-Sensory Handwriting program and Sensorimotor Early Childhood.
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What I like Most About Working at SunnyDays Therapy: The most rewarding part of my day is when the child is laughing, having fun and accomplishing or discovering something they have never done before. SunnyDays is a friendly, family-oriented, and caring atmosphere and I can't imagine myself working anywhere else.
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Hobbies: I enjoy being outside, playing with my dogs, camping, gardening, watching movies, decorating, going to Mexico and spending time with my family and friends.
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Delores Sorenson, COTA/L
Occupational Therapist
Assistant
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• Delores's Special Credentials/Accomplishments:
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant by the State of MN
- Certified by the American Heart Association
in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
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Education:
Graduated from St. Catherine University, AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Training:
Delores has training in ABA/VB therapy, autism & problem solving behaviors, Brain Gym, and implementing and assisting with the Therapeutic Listening Program.
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What I like Most About Working at SunnyDays Therapy: I have enjoyed working with families and team members in choosing goals that are specific and meaningful to the child's life. I especially love being able to use my creativity and energy to motivate and assist the child in performing their very best. Nothing makes my day better than when one of "our kids" smiles after performing a skill that once seemed too difficult to attempt.
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Hobbies: Running/hiking, kayaking, taking photos of my cats, nature, etc. Making home cooked meals for my husband and eating them!
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Stacey McKinley, COTA/L
Occupational Therapist
Assistant
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• Stacey's Special Credentials/Accomplishments:
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant by the State of MN
- Certified by the American Heart Association
in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
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Education:
Graduated from St. Catherine University, AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Training:
Stacey also works at an Early Childhood Special Education center with children who have a variety of diagnoses, including ASD. Before coming to SunnyDays, McKinley worked as a COTA in long-term care settings as well as another center-based program for children with ASD. Recently, she has attended seminars on Handwriting Without Tears and Sensorimotor Level Learning. McKinley continues to attend ongoing education related to ASD and Early Childhood.
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What I like Most About Working at SunnyDays Therapy: Watching a child master a skill for the first time. The most rewarding part of working at SunnyDays is that you are making a difference in the life of a child.
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Hobbies: Scrapbooking, reading, walking, and spending time with my family and friends.
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Christy Herrmann, COTA/L
Occupational Therapist
Assistant
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• Christy's Special Credentials/Accomplishments:
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant by the State of MN
- Certified by the American Heart Association
in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
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Education:
Undergraduate: St. Cloud State University, BS in Communicative Disorders
Graduated from St. Catherine University, AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Training:
Christy has training and experience in working with children with ASD in an ABA/VB center-based setting, adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, sensory integration, handwriting programs and American Sign Language (ASL).
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What I like Most About Working at SunnyDays Therapy: I love the creativity of occupational therapy and the ability to help children gain independence in all areas functional to them.
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Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my husband and our families. My hobbies include creating cards and invitations, reading, traveling, shopping, hanging out with friends and being outside.
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"We've seen more progress with you
in less
than a year than in the past
three years of
private and school
occupational therapy!"
- Kim and Bill Breeden, Parents, Medina, MN
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